Plainfield landlord pleads not guilty to murder of Palestinian boy, stabbing of boy's mother
Authorities say he targeted the victims because they were Muslim and because of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Casket thrown from hearse in Homewood hit-and-run crash
A speeding silver Kia crashed into a white Cadillac funeral hearse at the intersection of 183rd and Kedzie in Homewood.
Woman, 16-year-old boy found shot to death inside Matteson apartment
A neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous said he heard the gunfire, and believes he saw the shooter.
Injured construction worker rescued from trench in Lake Forest
A concrete form used to mold concrete slabs fell from a scaffolding, hitting a worker in a 16-foot-deep trench.
Gov. JB Pritzker joins EVBox to unveil new Illinois-made fast-charging stations
"Illinois has set very ambitious goals when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction. Electric vehicle adoption is one of the key drivers, and one of the most promising ways to achieve that," EVBox CEO Remco Samuels said.
West Town residents sue Chicago over possible migrant shelter in industrial building
The lawsuit claims the city is wrongfully using emergency powers to waive zoning laws to move as many as 200 migrants into an industrial building near Western and Grand avenues.
Father of slain 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee convicted in revenge shooting
A Cook County jury found 33-year-old Pierre Stokes guilty of three counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Plainfield Township landlord indicted for murder, hate crime in stabbing death of 6-year-old Palestinian boy
Authorities have said he targeted the boy and his mother because of their Muslim faith, and because of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Second man charged in deadly St. Charles home invasion
Jose Melendez was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a home invasion on Jan. 14 in the 100 block of Walnut Drive.
CTA Red Line resumes normal service after bomb threat hoax in Edgewater
Police said a suspicious object found in the 5600 block of North Broadway was deemed to be a hoax.
Oak Forest High School art students create portraits for Colombian children
The "Memory Project" works with charity organizations around the world to send artwork to groups of children who are orphans, refugees, or otherwise living in difficult circumstances.
Pepper-spraying at dueling Mideast rallies in Skokie leads to hate crime charges
Prosecutors said Zevulen Ebert pepper-sprayed a crowd of Palestinian supporters after someone tried to snatch an Israeli flag he was waving.
Man charged with setting fire to Halloween display, cutting heads off inflatable decorations
Police said Mario Munoz was caught on Ring camera as he cut the heads off inflatable Halloween decorations outside a home in the 4100 block of North Maplewood Avenue.
Armed robbery spree overnight in Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town
At least five armed robberies were reported between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town neighborhoods.
Woman charged with shooting at Chicago police officers on Far South Side
Lynn Resendez, 41, is charged with one count each of attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.